Study of seroprevalence of dengue Fever in central India

Introduction Dengue virus infection has emerged as a notable public health problem in recent decades in terms of the mortality and morbidity associated with it. [5],[6] The case fatality rate in patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS) can be as high as 44%. Sera...

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Published in:Indian journal of community medicine 2010-10, Vol.35 (4), p.517-519
Main Authors: Ukey, Pm, Bondade, Sa, Paunipagar, Pv, Powar, Rm, Akulwar, Sl
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Demographic aspects
Dengue
Dengue viruses
Distribution
Health aspects
Mortality
Prevalence studies (Epidemiology)
Public health
Risk factors
Rural areas
Short Communication
Urban areas
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Summary:Introduction Dengue virus infection has emerged as a notable public health problem in recent decades in terms of the mortality and morbidity associated with it. [5],[6] The case fatality rate in patients with dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF) and dengue shock syndrome (DSS) can be as high as 44%. Sera were separated and subjected for antidengue IgM and IgG antibody testing by the solid phase immunochromatographic assay, a commercial dengue virus rapid test kit manufactured by Standard Diagnostics, Inc., Korea, in the Department of Microbiology, GMCH, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
ISSN:0970-0218
1998-3581
DOI:10.4103/0970-0218.74366